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(CNN) — Uvalde school district police chief Pedro “Pete” Arredondo has resigned his separate position on the Uvalde city council in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in May, according to a resignation letter he sent to the city. “After much consideration, it is in the best interest of the community to step down as a member of the City Council for District 3 to minimize further distractions,” Arredondo said in the letter. “The Mayor, the City Council, and the City Staff must continue to move forward to unite our community, once again.” READ MORE: Preparations Underway For The Salute To America Independence Day Parade In Philadelphia Uvalde city officials confirmed they received the resignation letter Saturday. The Uvalde Leader-News first reported about the resignation. Arredondo’s role in the police response to the May 24 shooting — in which a gunman entered adjoining classrooms and killed 19 children and two teachers — has been under intense public scrutiny … [Read more...] about Pete Arredondo Resigns From Uvalde City Council After Botched Response To School Shooting

Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, whose delayed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has been widely criticized resigned from his post on the city council, the local newspaper reported Saturday. "After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council," Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News. "The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions." Shortly after the article was published, however, the City of Uvalde released a statement saying it had not heard directly from Arredondo. "While it is the right thing to do, no one from the City has seen a letter or any other documentation of his resignation, or even spoken with him," read the statement, circulated by news outlets. Officials noted that they had learned of Arredondo's resignation only from the Leader-News's article. Arredondo, his lawyer, and a person who has handled … [Read more...] about Uvalde schools police chief resigns city council post

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — As American citizens celebrated freedom and liberty in their nation on Independence Day, 1961, a government founded on notions of the inalienable human rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness took action at a local level to deny those rights to their fellow citizens whose skin was not white. This little-taught chapter of local history is being brought to life in an original play, “Buried Deep,” produced through Endstation Theatre Company, affiliated with Randolph College. On that sweltering July day in Lynchburg, as many residents sought the relief offered by public pools, the city closed those pools down because some Black residents went to swim in the whites-only pools at Miller and Riverside parks. They were exercising their civil rights and making intentional strides toward integration and … [Read more...] about Play tells story of filling in pools rather than integrating

Rookie Dalen Terry ended his first official practice as a Chicago Bull with a show of support from teammate Patrick Williams. Williams picked out the Bulls rookie as the top competitor of the practice, highlighting Terry’s energy on his first day scrimmaging against his new teammates as he prepares for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next week. The Bulls selected Terry with the 18th pick of the draft last month. “It gave me a little bit more confidence,” Terry said. “He was here last year, he’s been through what I’ve been through. So for him to do that is definitely a nod and respect, and I appreciate him for saying that.” Williams, the Bulls’ pick at No. 4 in 2020 , provided an immediate challenge for Terry, who is relishing the chance to face off against professional players in his first days at the Advocate Center. Bulls Summer League coach John Bryant said the two had a fair amount of friendly trash talk in their limited matchups on the first day of practice. … [Read more...] about Dalen Terry welcomes the challenge — and support — from Patrick Williams in his 1st Chicago Bulls practice

JENKINTOWN, N.J. (CBS) — An investigation is underway into a deadly house fire in Montgomery County. Chopper 3 was over Summit Avenue in Jenkintown where firefighters got to the duplex just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. They found a man on the second floor, but he later died at the hospital. READ MORE: 20-Year-Old Man Dead, Another Injured After Shooting In North Philadelphia The two-alarm fire also sent two firefighters to the hospital, one for a possible heart attack. He’s in stable condition. READ MORE: 2022 Wawa Welcome America Festival Guide: Road Closures, Public Transportation Information The other firefighter was released after treatment for heat exhaustion. MORE NEWS: Philadelphia's Fourth Of July Festivities Kick Off With Concert, Fireworks Several other firefighters suffered minor injuries. … [Read more...] about Investigation Underway After 2-Alarm Fire Leaves Man Dead, 2 Firefighters Injured

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Two people were taken into custody earlier this week when officers from the Sacramento County Probation Department found a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle and stolen trailer at a residence in Sacramento. A parolee at large was taken into custody, according to a social media post. READ MORE: Police: Teen Shot In Modesto Listed In Stable Condition On Thursday, officers also served an additional search warrant at a related storage until within Sacramento County where they say they discovered approximately 18.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 13 firearms and approximately 3 ounces of fentanyl. READ MORE: Sacramento Police Shoot 75-Year-Old Man Allegedly Assaulting Wife They also reportedly discovered stolen federal property, that included inert explosive devices and simulation training equipment. MORE NEWS: Tahoe-Area Drone Light Shows Canceled Due To Weather A second person was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant and several new charges. … [Read more...] about Police Recover Motorcycle, Drugs While Serving Warrant In Sacramento

Click here to read the full article. When the cast of “ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ” was first announced, much attention was paid to all the legacy “Trek” characters who were getting a new life on the Paramount+ series, from Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck) to Cadet Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush). Then there was Lt. Erica Ortegas, one of the only wholly original characters on the series, which takes place on the U.S.S. Enterprise roughly a decade before the events of the original “Star Trek” series from the 1960s. As the helmsman on the Enterprise under Capt. Pike, Lt. Ortegas — pardon the pun — flew under the radar for “Trek” fans at first. But as the series nears its Season 1 finale on July 7, Ortegas’ flirtatious wit and nerves of steel have made her a standout on the show, even as other characters have earned more of a spotlight this season. More from Variety Ethan Peck Shaved His Eyebrows … [Read more...] about ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Breakout Melissa Navia on Lt. Ortegas’ Swordplay and Sexuality: ‘Everybody Should Be a Bit Queer’